Some programs don't need an embedded consultant — they need periodic access to deep expertise at specific decision points. A pre-submission review before the certification authority sees it. An architecture decision with certification implications that nobody on the team has navigated before. An unexpected audit finding that needs a structured response by Thursday. The most valuable advisory contribution is often not the answer to the question asked — it's identifying a better question, or a path nobody on the current team has considered. SafeCode offers advisory engagements structured specifically for program managers and engineering directors who need that access without a full-time engagement.
| Capability | What It Means for Your Program |
| Retainer-Based Access | A defined monthly availability commitment — structured time with a senior expert, available for the moments when an internal question requires more than internal experience. |
| Pre-Submission Review | Review of certification submissions, evidence packages, or regulatory documentation before they reach the certification authority — identifying gaps and defensibility issues while there is still time to address them. |
| Architecture Review | Independent assessment of software architecture decisions with certification implications — from someone who has seen how these decisions play out under formal review. |
| Technology Path Analysis | Evaluation of technical approaches and implementation options before commitments are made — including assessment of third-party solutions, existing platform capabilities, and build-vs-integrate tradeoffs — to identify the path with the best combination of feasibility, risk, schedule, and cost. |
| Subcontractor & Vendor Evaluation | Technical assessment of subcontractor capabilities, proposals, and deliverables — particularly for organizations that have experienced vendor performance problems on safety-critical work. |
Advisory engagements begin with a no-cost 45-minute assessment to determine whether the fit is right.